Transfer window business will give an indication of Vale’s promotion potential
There’s only a matter of days left for the August transfer window yet Rob Fielding predicts it could be a busy period for the Valiants.
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There’s only a matter of days left for the August transfer window yet Rob Fielding predicts it could be a busy period for the Valiants.
Rob Fielding expands on his article from earlier this week to argue that putting star youngsters on contracts fits with the current club approach of developing and selling on emerging talent.
OVF editor Rob Fielding says – whisper it quietly – but Vale have a method to the footballing side and it’s one that could be a successful one.
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks the club should look at securing the long-term futures of four key players now and not wait till the summer.
Here are all (OK most of) the key events from the summer in one single (and rather long) diary entry…
A poll on the OVF website has revealed that 85% of fans who voted will not attend Port Vale’s Football League Trophy game against a Derby County B side.
OVF editor Rob Fielding think an experienced spine to the Vale team may help the newcomers during a long League One season.
OVF editor Rob Fielding hails the Anton Forrester signing and looks forward to a potentially prolific partnership with JJ Hooper.
Details of the schedule for this season’s re-vamped Football League Trophy have been published and greeted with a chorus of disapproval from fans’ groups.
Guest columnist Martyn Cooke thinks that the club’s continental gamble “could be a potential masterstroke – or a disaster.”
It seems that only in the world of Port Vale can the press be banned from a press conference and Rob Fielding strongly disagrees with the decision…
It’s been a dramatic and controversial summer and it seems there is more to come… Rob Fielding offers his opinion on Vale’s off-season business.
Rob Fielding opposes the recent decision to allow Premier League Academy sides (aka B sides) into the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy.
Premier League money may have ruined the Johnstone’s Paints Trophy competition and caused serious concerns about the future competitiveness of the Football League.
Rob Fielding argues that in the case of the next Vale manager, the bookies odds mean very little.
Rob Fielding finds some refreshing honesty in Norman Smurthwaite’s comments but wonders if the Chairman should now act to prevent more unhelpful remarks.
A rare day without a Vale news story gives us a chance to look ahead to Euro 2016 and examine Roy Hodgson’s striking options.
Rob Fielding says the club deserve some praise for their video update with the Chairman.
Rob Fielding hopes that the delay to appoint a new manager is for a good reason as the club face losing out on targets.
Rob Fielding is confused by what he sees as mixed messages on social media that miss the point.
OVF editor Rob Fielding thinks that in the light of a news blackout there is still one feelgood news item that the club could release.
While this website opposes the proposed new Football League proposals as financially damaging and poorly thought-out, there is a need for balance so here is an article looking at the proposals in depth.
Site editor Rob Fielding says a change of attitude is needed by Port Vale as the club enters a low ebb.
Controversial new plans for reforming the Football League have come under attack for being an “utterly ridiculous argument.”
Rob Fielding wonders if Port Vale should replace the seemingly departing Rob Page with an internal appointment.
Rob Fielding thinks that Rob Page is the right man for the job at Vale Park and hopes that the club can keep him after interest from other clubs.
Rob Fielding says the Vale coaching staff were right to develop an on-field identity and it’s time for the rest of the club to follow suit.